07 May 2016
Match verdict Irons 1 Swans 4 It was a total and complete Hammers mess from top to bottom and for the first time this season the fingers are pointing straight at the boss! It’s hard to criticise a man who has got virtually everything right during this wonderful season but this afternoon was his worst […]
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07 May 2016
The Football League reached its climax this weekend but there are still matters to settle in the Premier League.
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07 May 2016
The Championship and League Two seasons reached their climax on Saturday but there are still numerous questions waiting to be answered in the Premier League and League One.
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07 May 2016
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT UPTON PARK: West Ham crashed to defeat in the final Saturday fixture to be staged at Upton Park as Swansea City ran out comfortable 4-1 winners.
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07 May 2016
West Ham say goodbye to Upton Park on Tuesday and here they all but said goodbye to their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. A match they appeared certain to win completely got away from them due to a combination of their own sloppiness and ruthlessness on the part of a Swansea team that was heavily changed but looked every inch the outfit that thumped Liverpool six days ago. Defeat left...
Posted in Guardian.co.ukComments Off on West Ham’s Europe hopes plunge as Routledge starts Swansea onslaught
07 May 2016
West Ham fans had to avoid a sink-hole which suddenly appeared along the Barking Road, East Ham less than a mile from the Boleyn ground before kick off. Barking Road was closed and buses were diverted after the sinkhole appeared. Some West Ham fans reported delays in getting to the Boleyn Ground before the match […]
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07 May 2016
The West Ham board will be celebrating Middlesbrough’s return to the Premier League this weekend. Boro grabbed the second automatic promotion place in the Championship worth at least £170m after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday lunchtime. West Ham is believed to have written a £1.5m Premier League promotion bonus clause into the contract […]
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07 May 2016
Sportsmail brings you the best pictures from the final Saturday kick-off in the 112-year year history of West Ham's famous Boleyn Ground.
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07 May 2016
It's another crucial Saturday afternoon in the Premier League and focus is on the foot of the table with both Sunderland and Newcastle United in action. Join DAN RIPLEY for full coverage.
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07 May 2016
West Ham's top-four hopes suffered a blow after they were beaten 4-1 by Swansea on Saturday in the penultimate game to be played at Upton Park.
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07 May 2016
The Hammers will hope to continue their push for a top-four finish against the Swans on Saturday, as they look to finish their season strongly
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07 May 2016
I write this from my living room in Swansea, tidying up after my youngest’s birthday sleepover (who is the only one of my four children to be born in Swansea!) My first memory of supporting West Ham was the 1980 FA Cup final vs Arsenal. There was a lot of passion in Leytonstone, E11 and […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on A Hammer in Swansea…keeping the faith
07 May 2016
A very expressive David Sullivan gives an interview on this remarkable season. Much of it can be read on the official site – from where this video comes – but we suggest you take a look at this as David’s face is more mobile probably than ever before. He makes some great points and as […]
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07 May 2016
Can West Ham still make the top four? This season has been one of the best West Ham have ever had, certainly the best since I first attended a game in 2004. Beginning with our fantastic away wins over Arsenal and Man City to Payet’s heroics and Carroll’s return to scoring form. One question still remains for West Ham though; can they make it into the Champions league? If you look at the current ...
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07 May 2016
This is my 12-minute video tribute I put together from my personal photos of the Boleyn Ground, together with others from the internet, set to the music by the Doors called ‘The End’. My personal tribute to the Boleyn Ground after 112 years of existence. Share This:
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07 May 2016
Frustrated Slaven Bilic wants a clampdown on transfer speculation until the Hammers have played their last three critical games. The manager wants every player in the squad focused on the games in front of them rather than worrying about whether they have a long term future at the club. His frustration boiled over in yesterday’s […]
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07 May 2016
The France international swept the board at the club's end-of-season awards and was anticipating his success, so much so that he prepared for his trophy haul!
Posted in UncategorisedComments Off on Carroll: Payet brought a suitcase for his awards!
07 May 2016
This is a response to a recent 90min.com article, which unfairly criticised and doubted West Ham United’s ability and attitude towards European football. I’m not writing just to 90min.com’s Jeff Grady, but to everyone who doubts the English game by having Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and maybe West Ham United as England’s representatives for next
Posted in West Ham WorldComments Off on Why West Ham finishing in the top four is great for English football
07 May 2016
I’m very proud to have received an invite to the Boleyn on Tuesday night for what is going to be a hugely emotional farewell to one of the best places in the world! I had two of the greatest years of my career on that wonderful stage and I have no idea how I am […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on Leroy: “I’ve been invited to last farewell but those fabulous fans will carry Boleyn spirit to the OS”
07 May 2016
Slaven Bilic corrected a reporter who mispronounced Batshuayi in yesterday’s pre match press conference telling them to do their homework. The media were asking Slaven if rumours that West Ham have made a £31m bid for the Marseille striker were true. Slav answered “Michy Batshuayi, he’s a top striker, playing for Marseille, big club scoring […]
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07 May 2016
Former ClaretandHugh historian Nigel Kahn’s passionate memories of the Boleyn over nearly 40 years conclude here with a look back at some major events in our history. No one that witnessed the 1985-86 season will ever forget that campaign, the great games that season produced are littered through the history books, from Frankie Mac’s […]
Posted in ClaretandHughComments Off on 1985-86 …the Bond Scheme…PDC…Harry’s Game and this super season…thank you for the days!
07 May 2016
Potential West Ham United Lineup to Face Swansea City in the Premier League This Weekend This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask
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07 May 2016
Slaven Bilic is approaching the possibility of Champions League football with a smile on his face – situation normal! Discussing the possibility of edging out Manchester United he declared: “A Champions League bonus? I think I have one. A little tongue-tied he added: ‘Not like LVG’s! LGs. A couple. Big plasma screens’ – stretching his […]
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07 May 2016
Dimitri Payet took a suitcase into training on Hammers award days this week. Andy Carroll revealed: “One of the lads said, ‘Why have you brought that suitcase in?’ “And Dimi said, ‘Well that’s for all my awards!’ We all knew he wasn’t going to win just one award – but he was confident as well!” […]
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07 May 2016
David Sullivan – confirming CandH stories that Spurs wanted Cheik Kouyate last season- revealed he had told the North Londoners he would want Harry Kane in exchange! He explained the conversation took place at the end of last summer and that Spurs had offered £15million for the Senegal midfielder. Sullivan said: “Spurs came on for Kouyate. They […]
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